Whats the difference from the Flip Video and the Ultra Series?? I don't know what the differences are. Can someone please help! I know one is 1gb and the other is 2gb. Is there anything else other than the price. I am not sure if I should buy the 2gb or the 1gb. Would it matter other than space? How much video capacity is there? How long can I video tape something? As you can tell I don't know much about this. Whats the difference from the Flip Video and the Ultra Series?? I don't know what the differences are. Can someone please help! I know one is 1gb and the other is 2gb. Is there anything else... » Read More Whats the difference from the Flip Video and the Ultra Series?? I don't know what the differences are. Can someone please help! I know one is 1gb and the other is 2gb. Is there anything else other than the price. I am not sure if I should buy the 2gb or the 1gb. Would it matter other than space? How much video capacity is there? How long can I video tape something? As you can tell I don't know much about this. « Show Less
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The difference between 2gb and 1 gb (I believe) is the time you have to record - 60 vs. 30 minutes respectively. The Ultra has a slimmer design, more color options and (I think) slightly higher quality.
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Very nicely done review.... But I think I'll wait for the next version before a purchase. I bet it will have a SD memory chip slot. Meanwhile, my new Canon A560 digicam ($130.00) has the latest SDHC slot which will allow for rather extended length videos when using a high capacity card (4-8 GB). Not quite as convenient as the Flip, however.
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yes, it has a better microphone, different design, and I think it has better quality. If you're really unsure then just go on their site: theflip.com. (Duh!)
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Bought the Flip UltraHD instead. Want to give it to my daughter for Christmas and after reading all the reviews available on the internet the Flip seems to be the top choice right now.
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The card I got is U3. I'm not shooting 3K video, so the U1 versus U3 did not bother me, but I did research it to see what the difference was.
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The other drive (referenced on your link) is more for the hardcore professional. It's best feature is the speed (480MB/s). The average prosumer (and many pros) will do just fine with this one. I do professional video and this drive is perfect for me.
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I found a few on google and youtube but nothing solid. I also downloaded the manual from samsung. At this price, it's only double the Flip HD. Then add another $40 or so for a decent 16GB SDHC card. I must admit, the price is very tempting since I'm in the market for a HD camcorder.
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My first Flip was not the Ultra, and the microphone was in the back. The Flip Ultra, that I bought next, has the microphone in the front, and it's amazing what great sound it picks up. However, if you're narrating with the Flip Ultra, remember to talk louder or you'll have to increase the sound later using Windows Movie Maker. Also, I liked the smaller count down numbers on the Flip Ultra when it's plugged into a TV or DVD recorder. The original Flip had LARGE lime green numbers counting down the seconds as it played, but only on your TV or DVD recorder, (or VHS recorder) not on your computer. My first Flip was not the Ultra, and the microphone was in the back. The Flip Ultra, that I bought next, has the microphone in the front, and it's amazing what great sound it picks up. However, if you're narrating with the Flip Ultra, remember to talk louder or you'll have to increase the sound later using Windows Movie Maker. Also, I liked the smaller count down numbers on the Flip Ultra when it's plugged into a TV or DVD recorder. The original Flip had LARGE lime green numbers counting down the seconds as it played, but only on your TV or DVD recorder, (or VHS recorder) not on your computer.
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So t17, do you have any advice about how to reasonably & inexpensively get digital videos made on a Flip onto DVD's? LUV LUV LUV the convenience of the Flip, but I was suprised that I can't just burn my videos to a DVD.Called Ritz Camera (at Flip's suggestion since they are 'authorized to create DVD's from the Flip'), and was shocked that I would need to give them the Flip for 10 days plus $29 for the first DVD and $15 for each subsequent copy. Yikes!! So to give my family (some of whom are elderly and don't have web access) 7 DVD copies of the cool little 18 minute movie I edited together from our July 4th party, I would have to spend $120! There's got to be a better way. Any suggestions? So t17, do you have any advice about how to reasonably & inexpensively get digital videos made on a Flip onto DVD's? LUV LUV LUV the convenience of the Flip, but I was suprised that I can't just burn my videos to a DVD.Called Ritz Camera (at Flip's suggestion since they are 'authorized to create DVD's from the Flip'), and was shocked that I would need to give them the Flip for 10 days plus $29 for the first DVD and $15 for each subsequent copy. Yikes!! So to give my family (some of whom are elderly and don't have web access) 7 DVD copies of the cool little 18 minute... » Read More So t17, do you have any advice about how to reasonably & inexpensively get digital videos made on a Flip onto DVD's? LUV LUV LUV the convenience of the Flip, but I was suprised that I can't just burn my videos to a DVD.Called Ritz Camera (at Flip's suggestion since they are 'authorized to create DVD's from the Flip'), and was shocked that I would need to give them the Flip for 10 days plus $29 for the first DVD and $15 for each subsequent copy. Yikes!! So to give my family (some of whom are elderly and don't have web access) 7 DVD copies of the cool little 18 minute movie I edited together from our July 4th party, I would have to spend $120! There's got to be a better way. Any suggestions? « Show Less
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I use it with Class 10 and personally I use 32GB. But that depends on how wure you want to be about it playing smoothly your videos (class 10 would be a better bet), and how big and number of videos you want to store in the memory (in my case I do not want to run any risk of getting a full memory signal, so 32GB was my safe bet).
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Since I take exclusively stills, no video, I rotate through several 2GB and 4GB cards, I can use them individually for practice, hikes, special occassions like weddings or family gatherings, etc. Then there's no confusion with a concert or shots of goldfish. Sorting through a thousand shots isn't something I enjoy. I slip one out for download via a card reader and replace it with a fresh one. I'm only taking around 30-40,000 shots a year, but it's worked so far. I format for every cycle and use the cards in 3 different cameras.It takes 3 batteries to fill a 4GB card with a thousand shots. I don't know what I'd ever use a 32GB card for.Just something to consider. Since I take exclusively stills, no video, I rotate through several 2GB and 4GB cards, I can use them individually for practice, hikes, special occassions like weddings or family gatherings, etc. Then there's no confusion with a concert or shots of goldfish. Sorting through a thousand shots isn't something I enjoy. I slip one out for download via a card reader and replace it with a fresh one. I'm only taking around 30-40,000 shots a year, but it's worked so far. I format for every cycle and use the cards in 3 different cameras.It takes 3 batteries to fill a 4GB card with a... » Read More Since I take exclusively stills, no video, I rotate through several 2GB and 4GB cards, I can use them individually for practice, hikes, special occassions like weddings or family gatherings, etc. Then there's no confusion with a concert or shots of goldfish. Sorting through a thousand shots isn't something I enjoy. I slip one out for download via a card reader and replace it with a fresh one. I'm only taking around 30-40,000 shots a year, but it's worked so far. I format for every cycle and use the cards in 3 different cameras.It takes 3 batteries to fill a 4GB card with a thousand shots. I don't know what I'd ever use a 32GB card for.Just something to consider. « Show Less
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Thanks Dale --That sounds great! Almost too easy to be true? I guess the big hang up with those old camcorders was getting the video onto a PC, connections, storage space, firewire's, etc.... I just want to put them on a dvd so this sounds like it would work for me. It is just home video of the kids growing up so top image quality isn't really a concern. The only other question is, what do you think the 'playability' of the recorded disc would be on devices going forward, meaning our PC, parents PC, whatever dvd player we have, etc.....? Any special type of disc to ensure compatability with multiple devices?If I spend hours converting but then can't watch, I haven't really accomplished anything. Thanks Dale --That sounds great! Almost too easy to be true? I guess the big hang up with those old camcorders was getting the video onto a PC, connections, storage space, firewire's, etc.... I just want to put them on a dvd so this sounds like it would work for me. It is just home video of the kids growing up so top image quality isn't really a concern. The only other question is, what do you think the 'playability' of the recorded disc would be on devices going forward, meaning our PC, parents PC, whatever dvd player we have, etc.....? Any special type of disc to ensure... » Read More Thanks Dale --That sounds great! Almost too easy to be true? I guess the big hang up with those old camcorders was getting the video onto a PC, connections, storage space, firewire's, etc.... I just want to put them on a dvd so this sounds like it would work for me. It is just home video of the kids growing up so top image quality isn't really a concern. The only other question is, what do you think the 'playability' of the recorded disc would be on devices going forward, meaning our PC, parents PC, whatever dvd player we have, etc.....? Any special type of disc to ensure compatability with multiple devices?If I spend hours converting but then can't watch, I haven't really accomplished anything. « Show Less
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You're welcome for the advice! It's nice to know someone actually reads it! When the HF200 splits long takes into 2GB segments, it is completely seamless. Once recombined, there is no way anyone can tell that they were ever slit in the first place. (Actually, I've never even installed it, but the Pixela software that comes with the HF200 might actually recombine split segments if you use it to download your video from the HF200. If so, you will see arbitrarily huge video files if you use it and shot very long takes. However, I have always used Windows Explorer to copy my video files directly from my HF200 to my computer, so I always see the individual video files, none of which exceeds 2GB.) You're welcome for the advice! It's nice to know someone actually reads it! When the HF200 splits long takes into 2GB segments, it is completely seamless. Once recombined, there is no way anyone can tell that they were ever slit in the first place. (Actually, I've never even installed it, but the Pixela software that comes with the HF200 might actually recombine split segments if you use it to download your video from the HF200. If so, you will see arbitrarily huge video files if you use it and shot very long takes. However, I have always used Windows Explorer to copy my video files... » Read More You're welcome for the advice! It's nice to know someone actually reads it! When the HF200 splits long takes into 2GB segments, it is completely seamless. Once recombined, there is no way anyone can tell that they were ever slit in the first place. (Actually, I've never even installed it, but the Pixela software that comes with the HF200 might actually recombine split segments if you use it to download your video from the HF200. If so, you will see arbitrarily huge video files if you use it and shot very long takes. However, I have always used Windows Explorer to copy my video files directly from my HF200 to my computer, so I always see the individual video files, none of which exceeds 2GB.) « Show Less
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It really, really depends on compression, and there's no point in guessing because it really does vary so wildly!Some cameras used super-compressed data rates, and can hold hours of video in 16 GB!That same SD card used in, for example, an adapter for an XDCam EX camera like the Sony EX3, will hold just under an hour of 1080P video. In my opinion It's always better to have more space if you want to take video so why get 8gb if you can get 16gb.
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Purely self promotional. Video demands that the SD card be capable of FAST recording data rates. Get a Class 6 SD card (class 4 as a minimum) and you will be very happy. I would recommend 16GBs as a minimum capacity. To the best of my knowledge Memory sticks are only available in the base class 2 speed, hence they really cannot be better than SD cards for video.
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I bought the 32gb over the 64gb for only one reason a $100.00 savings. I carry 3days worth of music and around 8 hours of video. not to mention all the apps. for me the 32gb was the right decision. Brian
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No, I was using 32GB Extreme Plus for filming and it barely did the job. Buy the PNY 64gb for the same price, with a 90 mb/s, and give yourself some HD Video space. I mean, same price.
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Just talked to Panasonic and some of my own research = "ultimate" card should make your video better. 32 gives you allot of capacity. If you shoot video and pictures, I would go with it. Just ordered the 32 myself.
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This is for anyone else who might have this question it says on the chart near the technical info that this is good for Video/Audio use.Edit:You're right, I was looking at the regular g-drive...although Im pretty sure the difference is really just the size and price.....